I have never extracted it myself, mainly because it didn't seem practical to me. Getting equipment can be costly especially for just one use.

Let's say I get 200gr of mimosa, most people say the DMT you get just from 100gr is enough for a lifetime supply if you intent to use it all yourself. So if I extract it myself, after I'm done with the 200gr of mimosa, first of what the hell am I going to do with the solvents left? For what else can I use this? I don't think for much, but I could be wrong.

It seems actually that if you buy it you get the amount you know that you will smoke, and by comparison the price isn't much higher than if you would to extract it yourself.

So the question to all of you extractors, do you find it worthwhile? Are there any practical issues you face with all these solvents and equipment or does it really pay off in the end?

Also what the heck do you do with all this equipment once you're done with extracting?